Brownfields are real property, the expansion, development or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant

This agreement will provide funding under the infrastructure investment and jobs act (IIJA) for the east texas council of governments to conduct eligible assessment-related activities as authorized by cerlca 104(K)(2) in the cities of longview, marshall, kilgore and gladewater, texas. Activities:specifically, this agreement will provide funding to the recipient to inventory, characterize, assess, and conduct cleanup planning and community involvement related activities. Additionally, the recipient will competitively procure (as needed) and direct a qualified environmental professional to conduct environmental site activities. Also, the recipient will report on interim progress and final accomplishments by completing and submitting relevant portions of the property profile form using EPA's assessment, cleanup and redevelopment exchange system (ACRES). Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:further, the recipient anticipates conducting 19 phase I and 12 phase II environmental site assessments, holding 8 community outreach meetings, developing 5 site-specific cleanup plans/analysis of brownfield cleanup alternatives, developing 2 planning documents to initiate brownfields revitalization, and submitting all required quarterly reports. Work conducted under this agreement will benefit the residents, business owners, and stakeholders in and near the cities of longview, marshall, kilgore and gladewater, texas.